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The former Brazilian leader has been taken into custody after authorities concluded he posed a serious risk of fleeing while under home confinement.

The ex-president was found guilty of orchestrating a government overthrow in September and sentenced more than a 27-year term in incarceration, but he remained under home detention pending appeals.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice the presiding justice said the move to detain the septuagenarian politician was a preventative measure after recent developments were revealed.

This encompassed attempting to break his electronic bracelet and a invitation to a supporters' gathering that could facilitate a chance to flee".

Judicial Records Show Escape Concerns

In a document approving the arrest, the judge said intelligence from the centre monitoring Bolsonaro's house arrest suggested the one-time head of state's "intention to break the surveillance device to ensure success in his flight.

This, it said, would be "facilitated by the confusion caused by the protest called by his son.

His child, Flávio Bolsonaro, who serves as a congressional representative, called for a assembly of his followers near his father's house to take place on Saturday night.

Flávio Bolsonaro wrote on online platforms on last Friday: Do you plan to struggle for your nation, or watch it all from your smartphone there on your sofa? I call on you to fight with us."

He said the vigil would be so backers could offer prayers for his health and for the return of democracy in our land."

Diplomatic Refuge Fears

Part of Justice Moraes's determination was the possibility of the former president's transfer to diplomatic missions near the residence, considering that the probes revealed a record of organizing to request asylum through a diplomatic representation", a announcement said.

The judicial paperwork emphasizes that the United States embassy in the capital, Brasilia, is located around 13km from his dwelling.

Global Responses

His judicial problems have provoked anger from fellow right-wing populist American leader Trump, leading him to enact a half-rate duty on imports of Brazilian goods.

The former president is being kept in a Federal Police station in Brasilia and will experience a imprisonment assessment on Sunday.

Recent Judicial Appeals

It was only on last Friday that the ex-leader's attorneys asked the Top Court to permit him to fulfill his full incarceration period under home confinement, with tracking devices.

They also requested that he be allowed to exit his dwelling for medical care, saying he demanded ongoing care for lung conditions and other ailments.

Background on Conviction

Bolsonaro was found guilty of heading a scheme aimed at keeping him in power after he failed to win the 2022 election to his left-wing rival, President Lula.

High Court judges said that he was aware of a scheme which involved plans to murder his opponent and his VP candidate, Geraldo Alckmin, and to imprison and murder the presiding judge - the Supreme Court justice who has been overseeing his judicial proceedings.

The plot was prevented because it didn't receive the endorsement of the armed forces officials. His successor was inaugurated without issue on 1 January 2023.

But a seven days after, on the eighth of January, numerous his backers invaded and destroyed government buildings in the capital, Brazil's capital.

The law enforcement took action and around approximately 1,500 persons were detained.

The magistrates found that the rioters had been incited by him whose plan, they said, was for the country's army to take action, reestablish control and return him to office.

At the moment, Bolsonaro's lawyers called the over 27-year sentence extremely harsh.

He was also prohibited from seeking elected position until 2060 - a decade minus two years after the conclusion of his imprisonment.

The former president called the court case a targeted investigation" and said it was intended to stop him running in the 2026 presidential election.